If you cant stand the heat get into the kitchen

Phew it was hot out there today! But not complaining, not after the winter we have had, its good to see a little sunshine. That said, the opportunity to work in the shade was most welcome.

The Real Junk Food Project was a late change to our group run schedule due to an unexpected cancellation, but our task owner for tonight Anna was more than happy to see us.

We were joined on tonights run by Andy Trigg from Radio Leicester. Andy is a runner himself and recently completed the Virgin London Marathon in around 4hours 40 mins (hope I remembered that right Andy) - a marathon is a marathon whatever the time so big respect to Andy for doing it.

Andy was recording a feature to be broadcast later this week - he interviewed me at length and also spoke to runners - I hope you had the odd good word for your trainer!!! - he also spoke with task owner Anna to get her take on what GoodGym does - I look forward to hearing what gets put together.

A dozen showed up and we set off for Bede park for a quick warm up on the steps - ankle strength was tonights focus. An easy jog via Upperton Rd even taking in another set of steps just for the heck of it.

We arrived at TRJFP at about 6:20 and Anna gave us the brief - general tidying and cleaning in the kitchen. Me Mel and Lee went to the cleaning store to get some water in the mop buckets closely followed by Andy getting soundbites of work in progress and our conversation about the colour coding of the mops and just how much Flash does one tip into the bucket.

In the time it took to fill the buckets the group got busy. Hobs were being cleaned, floors being swept, walls being wiped down - all sorts of industry. Thats what I love about this group, everyone just gets on with something useful.

As usual Mel buzzed around taking snaps while Andy did some more interviewing - I was out of earshot when Anna was interviewed but I understand she had some nice things to say about us. She is very keen to have us back in July so I think that speaks volumes.

Time flew and it was soon time to go so with Thanks and Goodbyes said and all equipment neatly put away it was over to Jim to lead us to Fosse Recreation Ground. It was Jims suggestion to check this out and I was happy to oblige. I had intended Bede Park but on the run through earlier the crowds there resembled a small rock concert so we were grateful for somewhere a bit quieter.

Good call Jimmy.... he has actually found us a decent hill! Methinks we shall be using that park more often. However tonights focus was ankle strength so we found a flat bit and went through a series of exercises. Standing on one leg not only strengthens the ankle but works all the little fixater muscles you need to balance. Its one you can do almost any time... washing up, cleaning your teeth, waiting in a queue etc.

we rounded off the session with a perimeter jog and a hill sprint - well, it would have been rude not to use it!

Gentle jog back, stretches, goodbyes said and all home for dinner - see you next week at the Lohana Centre.